So, the question is how do Shannon and I steal time away and spend some quality time together, aka. Date Nights? Well, first we don't always think our dates have to be at night. We can steal some time for a great lunch together a lot easier than nights some times. We don't go crazy with the budget, more times than not, our dates are simple and may or may not include food as the centerpiece. We love to be able to walk around the mall together, talk about anything other than work and kids, and take some real moments to connect again. What makes a date really special to me is just really when we are able to walk away from the normal routine and pretend we don't have the stresses of every day life and just be us.
I love hearing how his day has been and telling him about mine. I love having a great meal or a coffee or a matinee movie to just watch without interruption. I love to just be together! There is something very refreshing when it is just the two of us and we get to just hang out as a couple.
We don't have a schedule or a standard routine when it comes to our special times, we just try really hard to pay attention to when we do need some time together and then we make a way to take advantage of the moments we can steal, no matter the time, day of week, or the setting... those things are really not that important- spending time with the man I love and renewing our care and love for each other is what matters most!
So, what about you? Any special plans for the one you love for this next weekend with Valentine's Day? I have a big surprise for Shan and can't wait to hang out together again!
